Calcitonin 1969: Proceedings of the Second International Symposium—London, 21-24 July 1969.

Abstract

Sixty-two papers that in sum provide a detailed, comprehensive picture of the chemistry, immunochemistry, bioassay, physiology, and cytochemistry of calcitonin; of recent work on the ultimobranchial gland; and of potential therapeutic uses of calcitonin. This is a field of rapid advance for which this collection is an excellent vantage point. Recommended for academic collections in endocrinology, metabolism, and biochemistry.